Vehicle Research

Kandi Technologies Group, Inc., a Chinese manufacturer and developer of pure electric vehicles (EVs) and all-terrain vehicles (ATVs), announced that its wholly owned subsidiary Kandi Electric Vehicles has completed a full scale pure EV production and assembly line in the Changxing Economic Development Zone of Zhejiang Province and started production.

The annual production capacity for the first phase is expected to reach 100,000 units, according to the company.

This new production line combines advanced production equipment and manufacturing technologies, according to the company. It also integrates the robust manufacturing concepts and experiences of Kandi technologies and its JV partner, Geely Auto, according to the company.

A new, long-term, strategic agreement reached by Hino and Volkswagen will evaluate technology cooperation between the two companies with a focus on conventional powertrains, hybrid and electric powertrains, as well as connectivity and autonomous driving systems.

The next-generation Chevrolet Silverado HD will debut next year, as a 2020 model, according to the automaker. It will be the third all-new truck in the Silverado lineup revealed in just 18 months, joining the 2019 Silverado 1500 and the new medium-duty lineup.